Lakki Marwat: Security forces killed at least six militants of a banned terrorist organization during an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat district, while several others remain surrounded as forces continue efforts to block all possible escape routes, security sources said.
According to security officials, forces received actionable intelligence about the presence of a terrorist formation in the Pakka Paharkhel, Sheri Khel area of Lakki Marwat. Following the tip-off, a unit of the Special Services Group commandos was dispatched to the location to conduct a targeted operation.
Upon reaching the area, the troops managed to take the militants by surprise and engaged them effectively. In the initial assault, four terrorists were neutralized on the spot. During the ensuing exchange, two more militants were killed as forces tightened the cordon and advanced towards their hideout.
Security sources said that at least seven terrorists are still trapped inside the cordoned area. Gunships were deployed to provide aerial support, and shelling was carried out to restrict the militants’ movement and prevent any attempt to flee. However, officials said that final confirmation regarding additional casualties is still awaited as the operation remains ongoing.
All entry and exit points in the area have been sealed, and security forces have established a tight perimeter to ensure that none of the encircled militant’s escape. Additional reinforcements have also been deployed to strengthen the cordon.
Security officials said the forces are determined to bring the operation to its logical conclusion. “The trapped terrorists will either be arrested or eliminated,” a security source said, adding that clearance operations will continue until the area is fully secured.
The operation comes amid heightened counterterrorism measures in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where militant activity has seen a resurgence in recent months.
